Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 130.5% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,240 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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